CTI---how's the snorkeling?

Hi all!
So excited to be travelling to CTI in just 9 short days! (Jan9-16)

A few quick questions about snorkeling....
What is the snorkeling like? Is it just good to go on the snorkeling tours including, or is there any good shore-snorkeling. We will be bringing our own masks/snorkels but can you get flippers etc from the watersports for snorkeling on your own or just on the tours?

Since nobody answered yet I will try. I don't snorkel but here goes anyway, I think the snorkling around the resort and island (AN) is good. I haven't heard anybody say it was fantastic but it was pretty good. Hope that helps. They only pass out the equipment on the snorkeling trips so bringing your own is a good idea. I know the flippers take up a lot of room in your suitcase but maybe you can do without. That seems to be what others have done in the past. Have a great time!